8 MR FQ340 progress thread
Well I've had this a few weeks now so thought it was time I introduced myself and the new car.
I've always wanted an evo since I was a kid and used to watch them sliding about in the WRC, so having finally got bored/fed up of my Glanza which I'd owned for 9 years I decided it was time to finally get one.
Some may recognise the car as it's been owned by a few MLR members, I bought it off K13 ASJ - Allan, thanks again mate.:smthumbup It's a very clean low mileage VIII MR FQ 340:
It's obviously got a few mods on it already and I've got a few little bits planned for it - some more carbon bits, wheels and making sure the map is all good.
For now I've given it an engine oil change as soon as I got it home and have fitted the Defi gauges I had in the glanza (Defi din gauge and Link boost gauge) plus a new gear knob! I picked the knob up myself when visiting Japan a few years ago and handily it's a Razo Type 340R so quite apt for the Evo!
Unfortunately with the crap weather and salt on the roads I've not been enjoying it as much as I want to but did manage to get out for some scenic photos at the weekend:
I hope to look after it and keep it as clean as it currently is, I'll update this (since there's no projects forum) as I add my own little touches but for now the full spec is below.
Full spec list as of 29/03/16;
Engine/Turbo:
ETS 3" intercooler
Monster sport PFX600 filter with intake pipe and carbon air box cover
Milltek 3" Turbo elbow back exhaust incl. decat
MAC 3 port boost solenoid
Walbro 255lph fuel pump
Magnecor plug leads
Ralliart oil cap
Evo IX plug cover
Aluminium radiator brackets
Sokie tech bonnet dampers
Bolt dress up kit
Chassis:
Rays Engineering TE37 Seibon Edition wheels (18 x 9 ET +35) with Toyo R888 tyres (255/35)
Rays lightweight steel wheel nuts
OEM Bilstein B6 shocks
Eibach lowering springs
Tein rear strut brace
Brakes:
Project mu SCR-Pro Front discs
Grooved rear discs
Performance Friction .11 pads front and rear
HEL stainless braided brake lines
Rexpeed air guides
Interior:
Binary seat lowering brackets
Alcantara re-trimmed OEM steering wheel and gear gaiter
Razo Type 340R gear knob
Razo Type 25 pedal covers
Rexpeed carbon handbrake cover
Defi Din Gauge (Oil Pressure, Oil Temp, Water Temp)
Defi Link 52mm Boost Gauge
Defi Link Control unit II
Lockwood dials
Carbon fibre stereo surround
Carbon dipped dash panels, window switches, centre console and steering wheel trim
Solid gear shifter base bushes
Exterior:
Nose chopped OEM front bumper
Evo IX rear bumper
Carbon front splitter
Carbon front bumper ducts
Carbon side skirt extensions
Carbon rear bumper extensions
Carbon vortex generator
Carbon bonnet vent
Carbon Mitsubishi badges
De-tango'd head lights
USDM rear lights
Team HEKO wind deflectors
Window tints
Ralliart mud flaps
Well I've had this a few weeks now so thought it was time I introduced myself and the new car.
I've always wanted an evo since I was a kid and used to watch them sliding about in the WRC, so having finally got bored/fed up of my Glanza which I'd owned for 9 years I decided it was time to finally get one.
Some may recognise the car as it's been owned by a few MLR members, I bought it off K13 ASJ - Allan, thanks again mate.:smthumbup It's a very clean low mileage VIII MR FQ 340:
It's obviously got a few mods on it already and I've got a few little bits planned for it - some more carbon bits, wheels and making sure the map is all good.
For now I've given it an engine oil change as soon as I got it home and have fitted the Defi gauges I had in the glanza (Defi din gauge and Link boost gauge) plus a new gear knob! I picked the knob up myself when visiting Japan a few years ago and handily it's a Razo Type 340R so quite apt for the Evo!
Unfortunately with the crap weather and salt on the roads I've not been enjoying it as much as I want to but did manage to get out for some scenic photos at the weekend:
I hope to look after it and keep it as clean as it currently is, I'll update this (since there's no projects forum) as I add my own little touches but for now the full spec is below.
Full spec list as of 29/03/16;
Engine/Turbo:
ETS 3" intercooler
Monster sport PFX600 filter with intake pipe and carbon air box cover
Milltek 3" Turbo elbow back exhaust incl. decat
MAC 3 port boost solenoid
Walbro 255lph fuel pump
Magnecor plug leads
Ralliart oil cap
Evo IX plug cover
Aluminium radiator brackets
Sokie tech bonnet dampers
Bolt dress up kit
Chassis:
Rays Engineering TE37 Seibon Edition wheels (18 x 9 ET +35) with Toyo R888 tyres (255/35)
Rays lightweight steel wheel nuts
OEM Bilstein B6 shocks
Eibach lowering springs
Tein rear strut brace
Brakes:
Project mu SCR-Pro Front discs
Grooved rear discs
Performance Friction .11 pads front and rear
HEL stainless braided brake lines
Rexpeed air guides
Interior:
Binary seat lowering brackets
Alcantara re-trimmed OEM steering wheel and gear gaiter
Razo Type 340R gear knob
Razo Type 25 pedal covers
Rexpeed carbon handbrake cover
Defi Din Gauge (Oil Pressure, Oil Temp, Water Temp)
Defi Link 52mm Boost Gauge
Defi Link Control unit II
Lockwood dials
Carbon fibre stereo surround
Carbon dipped dash panels, window switches, centre console and steering wheel trim
Solid gear shifter base bushes
Exterior:
Nose chopped OEM front bumper
Evo IX rear bumper
Carbon front splitter
Carbon front bumper ducts
Carbon side skirt extensions
Carbon rear bumper extensions
Carbon vortex generator
Carbon bonnet vent
Carbon Mitsubishi badges
De-tango'd head lights
USDM rear lights
Team HEKO wind deflectors
Window tints
Ralliart mud flaps